Three Favorite Bits (Episode 216) - Herm Gailey: A Lifetime with Horses

If I had to pick the three bits I couldn't get along without; bits I would take to a desert island; these are the ones. Maybe you have a favorite, too. Let us know!
About Herm Gailey:
Herm Gailey has spent a lifetime with horses. He is a nonprofessional rider who starts and trains his own horses to successful careers in multiple disciplines. Away from the show ring Herm retains a deep respect and appreciation for good reliable trail riding horses and believes that all horses benefit from this type of riding.
There is nothing for sale here. If these videos allow one person to avoid fear, frustration, or injury or help one horse get a better deal, then that is payment in full.
Filming and production by Kim Gailey-Fitting
Video Camera Company: Canon
Microphone Company: RODE
Song Credit: "Devil's Son" by Enter the Haggis
(www.enterthehaggis.com)

[@anne-grethemichaelsen5789]

Snaffle bit made of iron and copper, D-rings, slobber straps is my favorite piece of equipment. Best regards from Norway. Thank you for this video.

[@hermgaileyalifetimewithhorses]

I think we have the same taste! Hard to improve on a simple but perfect concept. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching

[@jillgross6232]

Thanks for taking time to re-education us on bits. It's hard to find one bit for All horses. Horses are individuals, just like we are. Even though I've ridden for 50 some odd years...hearing what you had to say was very educational and wise. I have a 17 year old Appaloosa mare that I'm going to have to move up into a more advanced bit. She's not listening in a short shank curb bit anymore! She's been my go to with young riders for 10 plus years. She wrestled with my husband over simple directions. She actually gave him a spill. She's NEVER, EVER done this before! We had her teeth looked at and her back and legs checked with our vet. She was cleared of all medical issues. She just decided she didn't need to listen! 😂 We took it with a tad bit of humor, but this is something we won't tolerate. Any suggestions what to try next?

[@hermgaileyalifetimewithhorses]

Thanks for your comment and your question. As to a fix for your older horse who is developing problems I think you are wise to check for physical issues. Finding none makes the problem more complex and and harder to answer remotely. Sorry but I really don’t have much to offer from this distance.

[@nohalfwayjourney]

Thank you for sharing why you like certain bits over others or have a preference for the runner-up.

[@hermgaileyalifetimewithhorses]

You are welcome. Glad you found it helpful.

[@gail2283]

Thanks for the video - great info.

[@hermgaileyalifetimewithhorses]

Thanks for your, and thanks for watching.

[@hankandlefty]

Fine choices

[@hermgaileyalifetimewithhorses]

Thanks !

[@enzomahalo2433]

A bit about bits. Thx

[@hermgaileyalifetimewithhorses]

You are welcome and thank you for a watch.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

The best bit is no bit at all.

[@hermgaileyalifetimewithhorses]

Always an option.

[@mandineujahr]

What brand of headstalls are those?